Problems with 2000 Nissan Maxima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

I purchased a used 2000 nissan maxima that had 28,000 miles on it almost 3 years ago. i have only put 6,000 miles on the car, but have had problems with the check engine light being on almost continuously since i purchased the vehicle. i took it to my regular mechanic when it had to pass smog inspection. he temporarily fixed the engine light problem, but soon as i accelerated over 50 miles per hour, the light came on again. i have also had problems with the brakes, which had to be completely replaced twice, the ignition (car wouldn't start), and, a problem with the car when downshifting (engine seizes up violently). there is also a suspension problem, as car makes loud noise every time i have to go over speed bumps. my son is ready to get his driver's license, and i will have to get rid of this car at a loss, as i do not feel the car is safe for him to drive. *jb

The check engine light illuminated, the dealer replaced a sensor however the problem recurred.*jb

The "service engine soon light" comes on about once a month. my automobile mechanic has turned off the light each time. he says that the catalytic converter is either weakening or their is a defect in the light. i find it alarming especially when i'm driving and i worry about it each time it comes on.

Car was leased in 2000, brought it in to the nissan dealership in 2002 for a repair. the car was almost stalling out at lights. dealership said there was a faulty coil and replaced. however, 4 years later the same thing happened and when i brought this to the local mechanic they said there was a tsb from 2001 that said nissan recommends replacing all 6 coils. when i called nissan after finding this out, they basically said your car isn't under warranty and we don't grandfather these in. my question is, why didn't the nissan dealership look a their own tsb and replace all of these while under warranty? *nm

While driving in cold weather the vehicle stalls out. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts

Consumer states that while driving the vehicle will automatically shut off it happens at any speed. has taken the vehicle 5 times in the dealer and also they have had it in the dealer since january of 2002 but they cannot find the problem. nlm

Vehicle has stalled 3 times when coming to a stop. was taken to dealer twice. iac valve was replaced, did not remedy the problem.*ak

Consumer stated engine will make a "popping" noise during acceleration and a "knocking" noise during normal operation. dealership has examined vehicle but could not reproduce the problem. *ak *yh

Engine knock (pinging) at 2k rpm, 40 mph. *ak

While driving at any rate of speed or while making any traffic maneuvers vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify cause. *ak consumer states stalling occurs more specifically when downshifting into 2nd gear or going around corners, vehicle will start up with no problems. *slc

2000 maxima engine failed. piston rod broke into pieces and totally damaged the engine. *ts the rotors were turned and the doors were hard to open. the drive belts were replaced. *jb the deck lid light bulb was replaced. the consumer was unable to pull out the dip stick. updated 03/20/06. *jb

Intermittently when applying brakes and/or decelerating vehicle stalls out and dies without warning. vehicle will start up immediately after. dealer has replaced the sensor and the air filters and the problem has reoccurred.*ak

Service engine light come on after being replaced - nissan will not warrant -local dealership- sent car approx- 100 miles to another dealership- called to inguire about last part replace- i had ask for it- they stated they had taken off another car? needed it for another one of their vehicles-i told them it was in the back seat where they had left it- it was sent with car- car has been gone for almost 2 weeks now- this time - 2-3 days other times-

Transmission failure: bought vehicle in april of '99. transmission began to slip at 15k. reman trans under warranty. 2nd slip occurred at 30k under warranty. denied vehicle trade. reman trans. 3rd occurrence at 45k, replaced trans w/ oem under warranty. denied trade. transmission failure at high temp for long drives (2 hr incline) and had to wait for the trans to cool before it drove again, one occurrence at 55k, oil ok. still intermittent power loss/slippage. dealership unable to recreate problem. denied trade. ignition coils: knocking, bad gas mileage, and power loss due to ignition coil failure at 70k. was told i needed to replace all coils rather than the one that was damaged and all spark plugs. alternator went out after repair. replaced all coils, plugs and alternator ($1500). still have power loss & occasional knocking. no help from nissan. denied trade. suspension: constant knocking of tire area at 60k. all 4 hubs damaged and replaced at 65k. all 4 struts leaking and had to be replaced also at 65k. no help from nissan. nissan quote $3000. opted outside repair for $1000, no more problems. emissions: more loss of power (3000rpm+) and bad gas mileage. probably linked to ignition coil problem. problem has been diagnosed to 1 of 4 catalytic converter sensor failures. 130k. no help from nissan. $3000+. fan: loud noise when a/c is on. one fan defective at 80k. fan blade rubbing on metal frame. replaced fan $200. no help from nissan. conclusion: i wanted to have my vehicle considered a lemon and traded. i had no complaint with nissan or the maxima line. i only had a problem with just my car. just wanted a new maxima. 5 lemon attempts with nissan, rejected each time. dismissed under strict lemon law stipulation regarding repair statute of limitations and guidelines of repair. vehicle has been nothing but trouble. properly maintained and have maintenance receipts and dates of each occurrence listed above. *tr

Engine dying when stopping. 02 sensor has been replaced, but did not help problem.*ak

Engine check light has come on 3 times (within 13 months of purchase) catalytic converter is the problem all 3 times. *ak

While driving there is a strong odor which smell such as " an open bottle of bleach" which causes the driver to feel faint or have headaches. please provide further information.*ak